Secret Garden on 81st Street: A Modern Graphic Retelling of the Secret Garden

This vibrant graphic novel reimagines Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic "The Secret Garden" for a contemporary audience. Mary Lennox, a lonely girl accustomed to screens in Silicon Valley, is suddenly orphaned and sent to live with her estranged uncle in a gadget-free New York City brownstone. Struggling with grief and a new reality, Mary stumbles upon a hidden rooftop garden and uncovers the secret of her anxious cousin, Colin. With the help of new friends, Mary embarks on a journey to restore the garden, heal her own heart, and foster genuine connections, all while navigating the complexities of family and self-discovery. It's a poignant story about resilience, empathy, and the power of nature and friendship.

Mary Lennox is a loner living in Silicon Valley. With her parents always working, video game and tech become her main source of entertainment and "friends." When her parents pass away in a tragic accident, she moves to New York City to live with her uncle who she barely knows, and to her surprise, keeps a gadget free home. Looking for comfort in this strange, new reality, Mary discovers an abandoned rooftop garden and an even bigger secret...her cousin who suffers from anxiety. With the help of her new friends, Colin and Dickon, Mary works to restore the garden to its former glory while also learning to grieve, build real friendships, and grow.